SATO CX200 manual Troubleshooting, Preliminary Tests

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Section

4

Troubleshooting

4-1 Preliminary Tests

SATO printers are very reliable, so printing problems are unlikely. If you do think you have a printer problem, proceed as follows:

REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATIONS ELSEWHERE IN THIS MANUAL

1.Confirm that the printer has the right media installed, and that it is loaded correctly as described in this manual.

2.Confirm that the printer is connected to its power supply and the supply is plugged into an AC outlet having the proper voltage. Measure the voltage at the output of the power supply. It should be 24V +/- 10%.

3.Open the print head and inspect the media path. Remove any obstructions, and clean the print head and drive roller according to the instructions in this manual.

4.Press down firmly on both print head latches to confirm that they are closed.

5.Confirm that the printer READY indicator glows green.

6.Print a self-test label as described in this manual. (Page 26)

7.Press FEED to confirm that the printer will feed a label.

8.Review the common problems described in this section.

Note:

The information here assumes you are using label printing software. If you are programming the printer, please review the information in the CXProg.pdf file located on the CD-ROM.

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SATO SERVICE MANUAL

CX Series Printers

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Contents CX200 Section OverviewDimensions Specifications EnvironmentalAttributes Attributes Controls, Indicators and Connections Device Name Primary Function USESerial Input Connector DB9S Printer Power Connection Connecting the Interface Cable Printer Setup Loading Labels or Tags Also Refer to the Accompanying Illustrations NextPrinter Setup Loading Labels or Tags Printer Setup Loading Ribbon Also Refer to the Accompanying IllustrationsPrinter Setup Loading Ribbon Printer Setup Loading Ribbon Selecting the Label Sensor Type Installing the software to your hard drive Printer Test and Calibration Preparation for TestRunning the software from your 3-1/2 drive Description of Test MenuAccess the software Printer Test and Calibration Print Head / Status PrintPrinter Test and Calibration Change RS232 Settings Printer Test and Calibration Change RS232 Settings Printer Test and Calibration Set Top of Form Pitch Offset Printer Test and Calibration Set Top of Form Pitch Offset Printer Test and Calibration Calibrate Printer Sequence of events when the Calibration Program is run Basic Operations Printing and Reading a Self-test Label Example Self Test Label Label Reprint Printer Ready/Standby/Reset ControlBasic Operations Feeding Blank Labels Sending Data to the PrinterPrinting Labels Basic Operations Printer Ready/Standby/Reset ControlControlling the Printer Using Direct Commands Maintenance CleaningCleaning Clean Platen Rollerlabel Feed Direction Rev Parts Replacement Preparing the Printer for ServiceReplaceable Parts Section Description KIT Part NumberReplaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Location Top Case Removal/Replacement Refer to the IllustrationChassis, Including the Front Case Removal/Replacement To remove the chassisChassis, Including Front Case Removal/Replacement To replace the chassis and front casePlaten removal Platen Removal/ReplacementPlaten installation Print Head Removal/Replacement Print head removalPrint head installation Module removal Pcba Module Removal/ReplacementModule replacement PCA board removal PCA Base Board Removal/ReplacementPCA board installation Motor removal Motor Removal/ReplacementMotor installation Switch installation Head Open Switch Removal/ReplacementSwitch removal Cluster gear removal Cluster Gear Removal/ReplacementCluster gear installation CX Series Printers Troubleshooting Preliminary TestsCommon Problems and Their Solutions Ready light is not litHost stops responding or displays printer not ready message Printer feeds too many labels Ribbon wrinkles Printed labels are cut off at the bottom
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